In addition to maximizing functionality and safety, the bq3060 dramatically reduces cost and size for smart batteries. The device comes in a 24-pin, 7.8-mm x 6.4-mm TSSOP package, and is a 50 percent smaller solution when compared to a high-end fuel gauge. The small size allows the chip to reduce the form factor of battery packs in many portable designs, including portable commercial, medical and test equipment.
Key features of the bq3060:
· Advanced compensated end-of-discharge voltage (CEDV) gauging to provide precise gas gauging.
· Ultra-low power consumption mode ( · SHA-1 authentication provides a high degree of safety by helping OEMs ensure host-battery compatibility.
· Supports two-wire SMBus 1.1 interface with a high-speed 400-kHz programming option, which speeds design and testing of battery packs.